In our response to the report (external link) Welsh Government committed to working with interested stakeholders to understand current activity within Wales, and to explore the different purposes such a body could serve and the outcomes it could contribute to.

Welsh Government held three events across Wales during March to explore this recommendation and involve informed and interested stakeholders in considering where any further action might be needed.

We have now published the independent report on the events. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs has made a statement on the Welsh Government’s response to the report.